ST. CROIX RESERVATION — Gov. Tony Evers and Chairman William Reynolds of the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin today celebrated their signing of a historic compact amendment allowing St. Croix operated casinos and affiliate locations in Wisconsin to offer event wagering on sports and non-sports events. The signed amendment was sent to the U.S. Department of Interior where it will undergo a 45-day review. “I’m grateful for Chairman Reynolds and the St. Croix Chippewa Tribal Council for their efforts to negotiate this compact,” said Gov. Evers. “Event wagering will bring new opportunities for employment and revenue growth to the Tribe

Milford, Conn. (December 20, 2021) — Today, Democrats Serve — a national hybrid political action committee (PAC) that supports Democrats running for office with public service backgrounds — is endorsing Wisconsin State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski in her run for U.S. Senate against the incumbent Republican Ron Johnson. Brett Broesder, the PAC’s executive director, noted that State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski — who served as a director in county government and spent nearly a decade working with the Pentagon to help curb wasteful spending — is an excellent example of a Democrat running for office with frontline public service experience who can excel as a candidate and a policymaker. “At Democrats

Milwaukee, Wis. – Whether you’re buying a gift card online or grabbing one off the shelf at a store, shop carefully to make sure you’re not falling for a scam.Before purchasing a gift card online, BBB recommends the following tips: Know who you are buying from. Little-known websites advertise gift cards for popular retailers at steep discounts. These websites might be using these offers to steal payment card numbers or other personal information. Instead, go directly to the merchant and purchase a card from them. Buying a physical gift card? Take a closer look. No matter where gift cards are displayed in the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Mike Gallagher (R-WI), the Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the Department of Defense’s new rules to counter “extremism”: “When questioned by the House Armed Services Committee in June, Secretary Austin could not define ‘extremism.’ After six months of study, the Pentagon has only muddled the issue more. These rules are ill-defined, could easily be abused, and will have the practical effect of further politicizing the force at a time when polls indicate confidence in the military is plummeting at an unprecedented rate. I urge

MADISON – Today, the Assembly Democratic Caucus held leadership elections for the positions of Assembly Democratic Leader and Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader. Rep. Gordon Hintz (D-Oshkosh) and Rep. Dianne Hesselbein (D-Middleton) announced they were stepping down from their respective positions in January and February of 2022. State Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa) issued the following statement in response: “I am thrilled to continue working with my esteemed colleagues, Rep. Greta Neubauer and Rep. Kalan Haywood, as they begin their new roles as Assembly Democratic Leader and Assistant Assembly Democratic Leader respectively. I am grateful to each of them for stepping up

In-person learning will resume on January 4, 2022 MILWAUKEE (December 20, 2021) — Milwaukee Public Schools has taken an active step to ensure the safety of its students and staff. Ralph H. Metcalfe School will move to virtual learning starting Tuesday, December 21, 2021. Due to MPS’ 10-day COVID-19 quarantine return date concluding during Winter Break, Metcalfe students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. The students, families, and staff of Metcalfe were first notified about the transition to virtual learning Monday, December 20, 2021. The decision to move to virtual learning was made to decrease the likelihood of spreading COVID-19, due

MADISON – Representative Lisa Subeck (D-Madison) released the following statement congratulating Assembly Democratic Leader-Elect Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) and Assistant Leader-Elect Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee). “Congratulations to Assembly Democratic Leader-Elect Greta Neubauer and Assistant Leader-Elect Kalan Haywood on their new leadership positions. I look forward to working with them to fight for Democratic values and priorities in the State Assembly and as part of our leadership team. As Assembly Democrats enter a new chapter in the New Year, I am confident Democratic Leader-Elect Neubauer and Assistant Leader-Elect Haywood will bring fresh energy, new perspectives, and offer a clear vision for our caucus and Wisconsin’s

La Crosse, WI – Today, Rep. Ron Kind announced that Wisconsin will receive $996.8 million in Fiscal Year 2022 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve roads and bridges.      “It’s time to rebuild Wisconsin and rebuild America with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said Rep. Ron Kind. “This first round of funding for roads and bridges will help us make badly needed upgrades, create shovel ready jobs, and improve safety for all Wisconsinites.”     For more information on the Fiscal Year 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for Wisconsin’s roads and bridges, click here.        Rep. Kind voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law on November 5,

[Madison, WI] – Today, Empower Wisconsin reported that Milwaukee County residents have filed an official complaint asking for the removal of Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm, who admitted that his office’s bail recommendation for Darrell Brooks was “inappropriately low.” While calls for Chisholm’s ouster have mounted, Tony Evers has refused to let Wisconsinites know where he stands on the issue. The Republican Party of Wisconsin released the following statement from Executive Director Mark Jefferson: “After three years of turning a blind eye to a growing crime problem, Tony Evers needs to take action and hold officials in charge of public safety responsible when they don’t

MADISON – State Representative Mark Spreitzer (D-Beloit) released the following statement after the election of Rep. Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) as Assembly Democratic Leader and Rep. Kalan Haywood (D-Milwaukee) as Assistant Democratic Leader: “Today, Assembly Democrats elected new leaders to help our caucus grow stronger. I want to congratulate Rep. Greta Neubauer on her election as our next Assembly Democratic Leader, and Rep. Kalan Haywood on his election as our next Assistant Democratic Leader. I am confident that they will both make excellent leaders for the caucus, helping to advance our shared Democratic values and standing up to Republican divisiveness. “Rep.

The News: The Wisconsin Supreme Court granted a motion to bypass in Becker v. Dane County, meaning the Wisconsin Supreme Court will hear and decide the case brought by two Dane County residents and a Dane County business challenging the authority of the county health officer to issue sweeping orders without approval by the Dane County Board. The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) filed this case in January 2021 in response to a series of emergency orders from Public Health of Madison and Dane County (PHMDC) that restricted and regulated life and commerce in Dane County. The Wisconsin Supreme Court will schedule oral

MADISON – Wisconsin State Representative Greta Neubauer (D-Racine) released the following statement following her election as Assembly Democratic Leader: “First and foremost, I would like to thank Rep. Hintz and Rep. Hesselbein again for their service to our caucus and to the people of Wisconsin. Their leadership over the past four years has been invaluable, and I look forward to continuing the hard work of making Wisconsin a place where we all can thrive. “As Assembly Democratic Leader, I will work to build the relationships, the strategy, and the infrastructure to move our shared values and priorities forward. I will

STEVENS POINT- Rep. Katrina Shankland (D-Stevens Point) released the following statement today in response to news of BillerudKorsnäs AB’s acquisition of Verso Corp., set to be completed mid-2022: “With the news of BillerudKorsnäs AB’s acquisition of Verso, we have more questions than answers at this point.    Yesterday, they announced a $1 billion plan to convert and upgrade the mill in Escanaba, Michigan over the next decade, and they have also outlined plans for a Verso mill in Quinnesec, Michigan. This is positive for the forest products industry as a whole, but they did not share their plans for the Wisconsin